What does "scrutiny" mean?
Scrutiny: (Anc. Church) An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.
Additional senses
- 2.(Canon Law) A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written.
- 3.(Parliamentary Practice) An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll. Brande & C.
- 4.To scrutinize. [Obs.]
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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